8-16-04 - School bells rang across Grayson County on Monday, but while most students were hitting the books - kids in the Howe school district will stay on summer break for an extra 2 weeks. It’s the second year in a row the HISD has started school late in order to revive a floundering budget.
Previous school administrations had left the accounting books in a mess. Starting school in the middle of August, before the new fiscal year began in September, would create more debt for the district, by lowering bond ratings and increasing interest rates. Starting later also saves the district about $5,000 in utility bills.
Because of the decision to start school late two years in a row, Howe has rebuilt their emergency fund to at least $500,000.
There will be a school board meeting Thursday night to vote on starting the fiscal year in July instead of September. That would allow Howe to begin school early, and save money at the same time.
Posted: 05/23/13 - Julie Luton of Bonham took home the top honor of the evening at the recent volunteer banquet hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Luton was named the CASA Volunteer of the Year for her work in advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Read More
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
